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Subtract 80/98 from 60/18

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 80/98

60/18 - 80/98 is 370/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    60/18 = 60 × 49/18 × 49 = 2940/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/882 - 720/882 = 2940 - 720/882 = 2220/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 370/147
  6. In mixed form: 276/147

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